What's the best CPU COOLER /HEATISINK?

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I am in desperate need of a new cooler.

Please recommend me the best that I can buy for my CPU.

The noise must be LESS than 40 Decibels.

 

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glaciator will probably give ya best results under minimal noise

 

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Go with one of those new alpha coolers at 2cooltek. It performs well and you can get one with a 80mm panaflo fan thats only 21dba. Heres the link: Alpha Heatsink

 

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that new alpha HSF looks sweet but one thing though is only 26cfm isnt that a bit low? eventhough the reviews show good results. I'll like to see some more reviews

 

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That is low but he demands low noise and thats the trade off. He didnt say he wanted to do some xtreme overclocking so im pretty sure a heatsink like that and a decent fan could go a little ways.

 

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mEKbOY said:

That is low but he demands low noise and thats the trade off. He didnt say he wanted to do some xtreme overclocking so im pretty sure a heatsink like that and a decent fan could go a little ways.

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I prefer versatility so I'm designing my highend HSF with a Rheostat that allows me to go afterburner when I need it or chill when I don't. Figured you'ed understand that analogy Mek.

 

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I used a CAK38 HS and added a 8cm Panaflo Case Fan on it using a cheap plastic 6cm to 8cm convertor
well my temps went up by only 1C-2C (i think the temp should be the same bcause i took off one of my case fans to do this, if i add it back on then i think the temp will decrease by 1C-2C)
but best of all it is very very quiet compared to the Delta 38
but as !-=sky=-! has sed use a metal one it'z better
and plus i got my cheap 6cm to 8cm convertor only for something like $5 U.S dollar
so the quality is really ...

 

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well the svcompucycle model comes with a YS fan at 50CFM and 36dB so I think that is the way to go and under 40dB.

 

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the Zalman 5000 literally ***** slaps the competition back across the pacific

www.zalmantech.com

 

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Thank you all for your replies

mEKbOY ,

The coolers you suggesting they seem to me more like case fans! lol

Please tell me more, only the Millennium Glaciator is for me?

What about those Zalman?

 

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what about them?

there just the best

 

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Microsoft said:

the Zalman 5000 literally ***** slaps the competition back across the pacific

www.zalmantech.com

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It'a a pretty thing if nothing else.

 

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you could use an sk6 with a ys tech fan instead of a loud delta.

 

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go with glaciator or the new alpha.... from what iveheard the zalman isnt acutally that quiet.

 

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Anything else except Glaciator as a good copper quiet choise?

 

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Yes but watch out cause its heavy! I still say go with the sk6.

 

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Do you mean ThermalRight SK-6?

FC-PGA Socket A/370
Feature:
All copper design for maximum performance
Soldered fins to base to ensure effective contact
Maximum efficiency thermal pad – Gelvet
Free upgrade fan holding wire for Delta 60 x 60 x 38
fan
Technical Spec.:
Dimension: L64 x W72 x H31.6 (mm) -- Top
L64 x W64 x H31.6 (mm) -- Buttom
Weight: 330g
Fan Maker: DELTA
Model: AFB0612H
Size: 60 x 60 x 25 (mm)
Bearing: 2B
Voltage: 12V
Speed: 4250 rpm
Air Flow: 19 CFM
Noise Level: 28 dBA

Intel: P-IIICoppermine 1 GHz and above Celeron 800 MHz and above

AMD: Thunderbird up to 1.33 GHz and higher Duron 850 MHz and higher

What's the difference between SK-6 and SK-5.?
And what's is the difference between SK-6 and SK-6ab?
The only change is the weight? It has anything else to do with perfomance?

I believe SK-5 is better.

 

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yes that one!
I have one and it kicks a$$!!!!!!!!!!
I can get to 1.6GHz no prob with that thing. Just get a quieter ystech fan cause you don't like noise.
The SK6 is better cause it has more copper and it is taller.
GET IT NOW!

 

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According to Thermalright, it 28 Decibel are very quiet!
Specially against my 46.5!

Can you suggest me an online store?
Those things are not available in my country #$%$%*****!!!

Ps. Oh by the way, I have noticed we have same cpu.
What's your temp under load? And you have other fans on your machine? Do you use the standard SK-6 fan?

 

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No I use a 60 mm delta 38 fan. Loud but I got used to it.
I am overclocked to almost 1.6 and load temps are about 41-42C
I leave the side panel off most of the time.